Wednesday 1 March 2017

Wednesday Weekly Card Giveaway

Hi bloggers!  Today's card giveaway is a pretty number from a few releases ago (I just have so many cards in my folders, sorry!)  I started by embossing a piece of coconut white card with the Jacobean Floral embossing folder.  For the focal element, I cut a piece of sky blue card, matted it in white and added it to the centr of the embossed background.  I cut the Petite Atlas Striplet six times out of coconut white card and wove them together (as in over and under each other).  I added glue in strategic points to keep it together and gued it to the sky blue background.  I stamped my sentient and cut it out with the Pierced Flags die set.  I attached it across the card and created two blue Poppies to add as accents.  I glittered them with Iced Snow for a bit of bling.  The flowers were seated on Lace Edged Leaves and black jute twine.  Black, white and blue mats and layers were added to complete the card.  The finished dimensions are 8" x  8 1/4" in size.  Leave a comment if you would like to be entered in the drawing to win this one.  All for now, Sue x






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153 comments:

Pam said...

Lovely lovely card for the Wednesday giveaway, someone will be very delighted. Fingers crossed everyone.
Cheryl hope you and your mum had a lovely day yesterday on her 85th birthday. Marvellous day. I know what you mean about these big Garden Centres, we have the same up here.
Yvonne, I was shocked yesterday, thought my cliocks had stopped. I hope George is now okay, what a horrible shock for you both .
Laine, hope you are feeling better today, you are taking and giving some stick but it's all good fun.
Tracey, glad you arrived in Ireland safely, wrap up well and enjoy yourself. So looking forward to the report on you and Pat meeting up.
Elaine, my daily hugs and best wishes for you and Andrew.
Ladies I don't mind if you echo me, I take it as a compliment, feel free.
Daily hugs to all, especially our missing friends.
Stay warm and well folks, we have frost again here this morning.

nancyd said...

Morning Sue, a gorgeous card and love the glittery flowers.
Nancyd xx

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Morning Sue.
Thank you a beautiful card.
I hope all my new dies come today.
Take care and have fun Kitty.

BridgetCG said...

Hello Sue, a very pretty and feminine card for the giveaway, love the flowers. Have a good day all. Bx

hollyberry said...

Such a pretty card.

Humberta said...

Beautiful card, Sue. Absolutely love how delicate it is. Very, very pretty.

Anonymous said...

Morning Sue. Such a stunning card. Someone is going to be very happy on Saterday when you annouce there name for this beauty. The Jacobean e/b folder is lovely as is the focal element. The sparkle on the flowers is beautiful.
Best Wishes.
Denise T x

Geordie Jan said...

Stunning card, love the poppies, they look so different in blue, beautiful

Jan on the Fosse said...


Hi Sue
Pretty card and the iced flowers are beautiful the way they sparkle.
Jan x

Teresa c said...

Another beautiful card Sue love the flowers xxx

June Smith said...

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a lovely card today, love all the striplets you have designed and also seeing all the samples, it gives us new ideas. I like many of us forget about the older release dies, must make a not to myself to look at them again on pintrest for ideas.

I was able to get the little sweeties for my granddaughters birthday candy machine yesterday and the treat cups are arriving today (as are the heart ones) so I can hopefully finish off her card, so pleased you make a video of it as well as being on Hochanda with it Sue.

Off to my craft group today, we are making a Christmas card, yes you read it correct, I said if we make one special one a month we will have 12 nice ones by the time it comes round again. we are doing a white on white, with the snowflake borders, I saw it on pinterest - very useful site, I will have to check and see if I can find it again to give them the credit for it.

Elaine, hope Andrew is OK and the bloods came back good so tomorrow goes ahead.
Laine you are so, so funny, I too wish you could get to a workshop, I wonder if that can be arranged for us all who are going to ally pally, just a small one with sue wouldn't that be nice, but I expect it would not happen as she is always so busy at the shows.

There are so many names I can't remember them all but when I read the comments they are so refreshing and start my day of nicely, keep them coming.

Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

A stunning card Sue the flowers are so pretty xx

Dragonsnap2 said...

Sue, I don't know how you keep coming up with such lovely cards. Whoever wins this one will be very pleased. Good luck all.
Hope everyone is keeping safe and warm and things will soon be looking up for those who are suffering in any way.
Crafty hugs to all.
D xx

Jennie - The Crafty Wife said...

A very striking card today especially with the beautiful blue poppies.

CraftySuetoo said...

Good morning Sue. Never apologize for showing an older card. I'm sure I can't be the only one who enjoys a reminder of older dies that we have and should use more! This card is gorgeous, especially love the sparkly poppies.
Pam, thanks for your fantastic comments, I'm your echo again. Hugs to all. Sue xxx

rosiejt said...

Love the glittered poppies!

JennyH said...

Stunning as usual Sue, thanks for the chance to win your beautiful card : )

Netty The Runner said...

Such a pretty card, love the colours. The petite striplet is lovely.
Annette x

Steph Cotterill said...

Oh Sue. I hope you have made more than one of these samples, it's far too precious and gorgeous to give away ! From base to floral element to the last sprinkle of wonderful everything is just so you. Sending big hugs for the day for being so big hearted and generous xxx

PharmacyMichele said...

Gorgeous card, really beautiful & using one of my favourite Striplet Dies.

Michele

Debra K. said...

Lovely card design! Love the colour combination and the gorgeous poppies, I always love a bit of sparkle 🙂. Debra x

Unknown said...

Your cards are so beautiful.
The chance of winning this one would be amazing

JAO said...

Love the blue poppies.

Barbara (C) said...

Always good to any cards regardless of how old they are.Great use of the Striplet Dies today and I love the flowers..BarbaraC

Janice K said...

Good morning Sue,
A beautiful card in a lovely colour combination, love the poppies! X

Kim Dibben said...

Stunning card Sue xx one of my favourite striplet xx love Kim D xx

Marion Bull said...

What a lovely card Sue, looks like antique lace. Just love striplets!

Maggie B xx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Sue today's card is gorgeous it is just so pretty. I would love to give it a new home. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Annie Stamps said...

Lovely card for this week's giveaway Sue. Love the blue poppies, they look stunning with a bit of bling.

Annie P
xx

Unknown said...

GM Sue. Love the striplet and the flowers are wow!

hettygarlick said...

A very unusual background with the woven striplet. Love the poppies!

ahappycrafter50 said...

Pretty card - love the poppies.
Jan
Northampton

Dolly Daydream said...

Morning Sue
Such a beautiful delicate card for your generous giveaway this week. I wish that my 'new' cards looked anywhere near as good as your 'old' cards. This one is so pretty, great way to use the striplet die and the glittered poppies are gorgeous.
Hugs xxx

Dawn Searle

Rosemarie said...

Morning Sue, it is nice to see older dies to jog our memories. I love the poppy flowers in blue, so pretty.

Love Rosemarie X X

Suemac said...

Pretty card love the poppies

Sandy G said...

Hi Sue
Wow, those poppies look stunning in their glittery coats and such a gorgeous colour! Lovely card. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day everyone.
Hugs.

Chris Curry said...

A lovely card Sue. Rosemary is right, seeing cards you did a while ago reminds us of dies we may not have used for a while either. My favourite bits on this card are the flower wears and the embossed background I think. Thank you, have a good day. Xx

TDQ Karen said...

I don't care how old the dies are the card you have shared is beautiful and deserves a day of its own, stunning xx

Betty McAlister said...

Gorgeous card Sue. The striplets look like lace snd your blue sparkly poppies are just fabulous.
Xx

Karen Derbyshire said...

Lovely card Sue, I especially like the poppies, the dies cut a really nice flower.

Unknown said...

Hi Sue lovely card today. I love the exquisite poppies die set
Denise x

Unknown said...

Lovely card Sue i love the Poppies i hope my dies come in the post today .
Catherine xx.

Chris said...

Hi Sue
This is a really beautiful card, I love the way everything just goes together to make a stunning creation. Beautiful colour combo.
Chris xx

Anonymous said...

Well, first day of Spring (officially that is lol) and a nice card, Sue, this is a lovely design and colours and always like a gorgeous poppy! Not too sure about the woven striplets so will ponder on that.
Pam thanks for invitation to echo so will do that - yet again!
Laine, PP, Carmen - loving the 3-way banter.
Blimey June, C.Cards, but think one a month is a great idea - I should start as did so badly last year.
Thanks again everyone for kind words, lost Angel yesterday to mammary tumour. Tears.
Sometimes things just come along in a big heap. As a lot of us know.
Hugs all round, especially to lots of missing people.

'P' in Wales

Unknown said...

Dear Sue and Fans across the Globe,

I was just wishing for another swirly card, and here it is! With poppies that sparkle! It's lovely. I also like the black twine mixing it up with all the white and light blue. I was surprised about the striplet because I don't remember ever noticing it. Seems like some of the other curvy striplets would serve, even without weaving them. Without fail, you keep us stoked with ideas we can try in our own style.
You know the conversation we were having on the day of the Gillian card about being unable to find something we know we have? I mentioned my score board. Well, let me correct that. Now I can't find my craft room. I had it just last week, but then I cleaned the rest of the house and now I can't find it! More like, it's so stacked up that I can't get in. How do people keep everything g under control?
Wishing everyone a good Wednesday. Enjoy your moments.
Love,
Donita

Unknown said...

Ooh that's a lovely card. I'm going to pretend it's for my birthday today! X

Marion Scott said...

Good morning Sue. Very pretty lacy looking card.
Marion S x

dj2908 said...


Hugs to 'P' in Wales; the tears will help
you remember the good times.

A lovely give away card today; like the others
have said, must revisit the older dies!!!


Doreen x

Muriel said...

Hello Sue and all
Love this card, the colours and dies, of course the beautiful blue glittery poppies, so happy to see them back :-)

good luck everybody !

hugs
Muriel x

Tressa said...

Pretty card with an interesting background design using these woven striplets.

Teresa

lydia jordan said...

Morning Sue,
Another way to use a striplet on this glorious card, the winner will be thrilled to receive such a beautiful keepsake.
Lydia
X

Unknown said...

Morning Sue

What a glorious card - love the colours and the overall softness of the design! It's time to go back to dies I have had for some time I think.

Christine
x

Barbara Gosden said...

Hi Sue
A gorgeous card, what a beautiful gift for a lucky winner.
B xx

Anne said...

A lovely card, Sue and the poppies are stunning.

Anne (Northampton)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue

Gorgeous card. So generous of you to put this up as a give away.

Heather R Oxfordshire

Yvonne H said...

Good morning Sue,
Absolutely exquisite card today & very feminine looking. I love the poppies & the fact that you can make them any colour you want, they are so versatile. Yvonne xx

Rosie said...

Hi Sue
What an absolute stunning card. I love the poppies in that shade of blue and your striplet dies make the lace look so pretty.....Love Rosie from Chorley...xxx

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Sue, This card is so very pretty.
Enjoy your day.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue
A delightful card for your giveaway this week.
The colours are so delicate and the poppies are gorgeous.
Lesley S x

BenteS said...

Beautiful, and a great way to use the striplet die :))

rolfi said...

Good morning Sue,
what a wonderful delicate card again especially the flowers are just stunning.
Rolf xxx

Bluefairy4U said...

Morning Sue,
Love the colours on this card. Love how you use the stripplet die and make the poppies sparkle so. Hugs to all Jo xx

Izzy said...

Hi Sue,

The Petite Atlas striplet makes for a very interesting background, wouldn't have thought of doing it that way and those gorgeous poppies are all the more stunning for a bit or Iced Snow...love that stuff!

Don't ever apologise for showing us an oldie - I personally would love it if you dropped in a card design right from the very start of your dies range every now and again...

Donita - however did you manage to lose your craft room?...I can still find mine even though I can no longer find enough space to work in it...lol

Izzy

Jean Z said...

Hi Sue, Beautiful card love Jean Z xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue - this is a beautiful giveaway card. I love anything lacy and this striplet die is just that and together with the glittered poppies it makes a stunning card. Sending best wishes
YvonneMayxx

Anonymous said...

A really nice card, the poppies are amazing.

Hilary Bunker said...

Hi Sue, very pretty card, love the glittered poppies. Of course anything with a shade of light blue is a winner for me as its my favourite colour.
Have a great day
Hilary

granny sue said...

Hi Sue. Love the sky blue, black and white combo and those flowers are the perfect finishing touch. SueL x

hazel young said...

Gorgeous card Sue x xhazel

Unknown said...

Hello Sue

A very pretty card. The Jacobean Embossing Folder is lovely and the colour way that you have used could be used for any gender!
As always, an inspirational creation.

Love Sam

Izzy said...

Cheryl - do you mean the "chocolate" garden centre? except that it's no longer a garden centre is it - all the plants have been pushed off into a corner or outside and they're hell-bent on creating a mini Mall...as if we needed another one of those!!

Hope you and your Mum had a lovely day though...

Izzy

gwen70 said...

Such a pretty card Sue

Diane Green said...

Hi Sue
What a beautiful card today, it's lovely to see the return of the older dies ( they are hardly old are they!!). The poppy has always been a favourite of mine, especially with a touch of sparkle. Thank you for sharing.
Love Diane G xxx
Pam as always you have said everything just right so I will echo your words too xxx
P sending you a big hug I know how sad you are. Xxx
June what a brilliant idea, will you eat mince pies whilst making them? 😀Xxx
Donita I had to laugh that sounds like our house - everything tidy here you can see but don't open the study/craftroom door!! I did find my heat gun yesterday in a place I know I looked about 3 times! Xxx

SassySaz said...

Good Morning Sue, a lovely card. It is so great to see how as well as working together your dies can so beautifully stand alone xx

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. X

Jess Watson said...

Morning Sue, another gorgeous card for us today, The poppies are amazing, I forget how sparkling flowers up makes so much difference.
Good luck everyone for the draw.
Thank you for sharing.
Take care everyone,
Happy birthday Pat. X
Jess

Pussycats said...

Good Morning Sue. Beautiful card this morning, I can see a lot of work has gone in to this creation. I love the poppy flowers and how you have finished them of....... Wendy

Beryl said...

Stunning card Sue.

June Horrocks said...

Morning sue what a beauty today I love it the dies are so pretty the striplets are so versatile so many different ways to use them have a nine day sue love always
June horrocks xxxxxxxx

nattyboots said...

Hi Sue
Loving this Striplet Die the card is so cleverly done.

June a great idea to do one Christmas card once a month.

Pam, you always cover everything so well so i will echo you once again
I have had a couple of rough days but feel so much better now,i have missed a lot of posts so will have a catch up later .

Take care everyone .
big Hugs
Elaine H X

theresa w said...

Hi sue and lovely wilsonettes x
A beautiful card sue x the embossing folder looks stunning and the poppies are so pretty x i love that you have shown some of the older dies x thankyou sue x
P sending you hugs x
Theresa w xxx

Nannieflash said...

Good Morning Sweet Sue, your card this morning is just gorgeous and I love how youve used the striplet and poppies, the background is just fabulous. hugs Shirleyxx

stitchingranny said...

Such a beautiful card, the flowers look as though they have been sprinkled with icing sugar. You always come up with something new Sue. I would never have thought about lacing striplets but what a pretty effect it has given.

Hugs
Helen xx

Lynne L said...

Good morning Sue Today's card is beautiful I love the sparkly poppies & the way you have woven the dies
June what a good idea to make a Christmas card a month I'm always rushing to finish mine last minute although I have made a start on mine this year!
Elaine I hope you're feeling better &hope all goes well for Andrews treatment tomorrow
Sending hugs to all

Unknown said...

Morning sue and crafters.

Lovely to see an older design like others have said it reminds us of what we have. It's so pretty. The more I look at those poppies the more I want them lol.

Oh last night I dreamt I was at a small private show that u were doing and u had two massive gum ball machines either side of ur stand!! Must've been because I'd watched ur candy machine show the other day. Ur manager said u didn't need them so u said I could have them lol.
This medication makes the dreams so vivid n real it was so cool. Xx

Love to all. Xx

Crewe Trish said...

Hello Sue
Thank you for showing this older card I have a mental picture of everyone rummaging through their old collections to see they have this die or something similar. June I have made 2 Christmas cards already I really fell for some of Sues creations after having made mine so I made them up so I wouldn't forget. Elaine glad to hear you are feeling better. P thinking about you. Donita losing a whole craft room !!!

Scottydog said...

Good to see a different effect using striplet dies. It just shows off their versatility. Particularly like the glittering effect on the blue poppies. Lovely card for the giveaway, thank you Sue.

Kiraneries said...

Hi Sue, a gorgeous card. Very pretty and feminine with detailed intricate detail. I love it.

ursula said...

A most unusual background you have made here Sue, very interesting, never thought of that...lovely card in the end....luv Ursula xx

Rosemary Stickland said...

What a pretty card, and an unusual use of the striplet.
Rosemary xx

Unknown said...

Hi Sue

This is so very beautiful. I absolutely adore it

June x

Brenda said...

Hello Sue,

Thank you for showing this beautiful card, it just proves that our dies do not 'date' our go out of fashion. In fact I still frequently use my Times Square and Madison Square sets, they always get a lovely reaction from the recipient. So a big thank you from me for all of your wonderful inspiration.
Love Brenda xxx

Karen M said...

Morning Sue
Very nice card,lovely colour & the poppies look great ,
P in Wales I feel for you we lost our furry friend at Christmas,still missing him xx
Best wishes everyone
Karen M

Rose in Chester said...

Hi Sue,
Lovely, lovely card. That is one striplet I haven't got but certainly have the poppies, so will be able to adapt your design... Not a blue person, but in this card it's just right!
Hugs, Rose

Unknown said...

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
Please Don't Ever Apologise For Bringing Out One Of Your Old (Lol!)
Cards, We All Love To See All Your Cards Old And New.
I Apologise For Not Commenting Yesterday (I Won't Bore You With The Details)
Fantastic Products Used In Today's Card:-
"The Extremely Detailed Jacobean Floral Embossing Folder"
"The Atlas Petite Striplet Die Set"
"The Pierced Flag Die Set"
"The Extremely Exquisite Poppy Die Set"
"The Laced Edged Leaves"
"Iced Snow" (For Bling)
"Black Jute Twine"
"Coconut White, Black, Sky Blue Foundation Card"
"Today's Card"
Is Truly Tremendous From Beginning To The End You Break Each Section Down So We Understand
Each Part Of The Card, The Tips And The Techniques.
You Started By Taking A Piece Of Coconut White Card And Placing It In Your "Jacobean Floral Embossing Folder"
Then For Your Focal Point You Took A Piece Of Your Soft "Sky Blue Card" You Then Matted This In Black
The Black Made The Blue Really POP, You Then Added This To The Centre Of Your Embossed Area.
You Then Cut Out Six "Atlas Petite Striplet" You Cut Them Out Of Coconut White Card Creating A Fabulous
Background, By Weaving Them Together As You Mentioned Over And Under Each Other Then You
Added Glue Where Required, To Keep It Together Then You Attached This To Your Sky Blue Background
You Then Stamped Your Sentiment And Cut It Out Using One Of Your "Pierced Flags" (Such Extremely Useful Dies"
Then You Attached Your Sentiment Across Your Card, You Then Created "Two Extremely Exquisite Poppies"
Out Of Your Sky Blue Card, And You Glittered Both Of Them By Using "The Iced Snow They Look "Scrumptious"
To Finish You Added Your Very Beautiful "Laced Edged Leaves" For Your Foliage And "Black Jute Twine To Add
To Your Flowers, Completing Your Card With Your Splendid Mat/Layering Of Coconut White/Black/Sky Blue
Also Your Signature Piercing Around Your Card..
Sue Thank You So Very Much For Sharing "Today's Stupendous Card" With Us I Love The Detailed Embossing
The Truly Exquisite Flowers, The Versatility Of Your Striplet Dies, I Also Love How You Take A Die And Transform
It Into Something Completely Different, A First Class "MASTERPIECE" Thank You So Very Much
Sue You Inspire Me Daily I Appreciate Everything You Do
Sue Take Great Care
Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather
Sue Lots Of Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself
Love From Sam xxx
Good Luck 🍀 To "The Extremely Lucky Winner Of Wednesday Stunning Gift Card"

Anonymous said...

Must be lots of lonely card in your case looking for a forever home, we are all
waiting to rehome them beautiful cards.
Elizabeth Bennett

Unknown said...

Ps meant to say I was thinking of p in wales. I feel for u chick xz

Pat L said...

Hi Sue
Gorgeous card, just shows how versatile your striplets are, and you've used my favourite poppy die too
Echoing our lovely Pam and sending an extra hug to P in Wales
PatriciaH wishing you a happy birthday

Love and hugs to everyone
Pat

Crafty Cruiser said...

A very pretty card for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone
Doreen R

Helen Terry said...

Hi Sue Stunning card, I have most of your flower dies as they are lovely and i have just ordered the poppy die and cant wait for it to come.
thanks Helen xxx

Littlelamb said...

Beautiful card Sue. Thank you for sharing this. I don't have this striplet but will look at the others I have. Love the poppies. Echoing Pam's comments.

Wendy from Scotland said...

A gorgeous card for the giveaway. Good luck everyone
Wendy x

Sue MacFall said...

The poppies just finish this off perfectly. Thank you Sue.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wonderful card and love these sparkling poppies!

Suzzette Yandle said...

A lovely card today. I like how you wove the Petit Atlas striplet die cut to make a marvelous layer. Thank you for sharing and it's ok to pull cards from your folder/s. Any card you share with us here on your blog is a gift. I would be ecstatic if I won this card.

Unknown said...

Lovely card would love to win it

Vie
x

Barbara W said...

Hello Sue

Beautiful card and love the colour of flowers.

Thanks for sharing your cards with us.

Lol Barbara W (Worcestershire)

Jean said...

Elegant and pretty!

sandieann21 said...

Very pretty, Sue

P Austen said...

Hi Sue, What a great way to use those striplet dies. We can't get enough of those poppies especially when they are blinged up. A super card which anyone would love to give a home to. Hugs xx P Austen

gailgale said...

This is a lovely card.
Colors are great and a great card for a give-a-ways card.

Myra said...

Hello Sue,
I really love this card and the blue flowers made with the poppy Dies are beautiful! As has been said already we will all be rummaging for a striplet Die we do have to make a similar card! Love the weaving idea! Love the poppy stamens !
Donita - Diane lost a glue gun and that's bad enough but to lose the entire craft room is sheer carelessness! Hope it turns up! Lol!
June - don't eat those sweeties before the treat cups come! I'm sure your grand daughter will love her card/ gift! I've been looking at sweets with a totally different mind set since Sue's Show!!
Sue - look what you make us do!!
Elaine - thinking about Andrew for tomorrow - trust all goes well!
Tracy - are you sure you haven't been on the Irish Whisky!!! Hope Pat L. and you have a great time tomorrow!
Lots of love to all friends on the blog! So many lovely ladies!
Love Myra xxx

Anonymous said...

I have a solution to all of those cards hidden in folders. Give two away every week. Sooner or later you will run out. 🤣 Love the blue on this card. Update on Emily. She is cancer free. Went to Duke last week and had the central line removed. Praise God. They let the grandparents get within 6 feet of her last Sunday. That's the closest they've been to her in a long time. Too much risk of an infection transfer. And that was outside. Nothing inside. But they took it. Watched her ride her bike, play with her soccer ball and just be an eight year old. How would it feel to be healthy for the first time in your life. Praise God. Myra from Florida

Unknown said...

Hi Sue we are so lucky another Striplet die today I don't remember the Atlas Striplet but I know I have to get this die it is stunning.Thanks for sharing .Good luck everyone. Gloria ( sidcup ) xx

Anonymous said...


Carole eaton
beautiful lacey card, I would never had thought to weave the stiplets, where do you think of these ideas from?
Carole eaton

lritchie said...

Hi Sue, lovely card today, the striplets make such a beautiful background.

Lori from Canada

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous card! Love the colors, layers and flowers! Great details!

barbara macaskill said...

So lovely in lace~ I really love the look of this beautiful lacy background!! TFS!

Yorkie girl said...

Good afternoon everyone
Lovely card Sue and a beautiful one to be given away in the Wednesday giveaway it's gorgeous
Pam thanks for letting us echo your well wishes
June Christmas cards 🌲 Great idea to do one a month can I have a sneak peek ?
P in wales I can sooo sympathise with your loss I am taking one of my pooches to the vets she has a lump fingers crossed
Hugs to you sweetheart
Myra. What wonderful news about little Emily you all must be over the moon
Hope all goes well for Andrew will keep everything crossed for him
Hugs to all that need on and good luck in the card draw folks
Theresa G xx

Mariejixi said...

good afternoon sue xxx gorgeous card love it xxx

craftynanna said...

Hi Sue, beautiful card and I love the pale blue it reminds me of wedgewood I also love the flowers and frosting.
Echoing Pam again, thank you Pam.
P in Wales, I'm so sorry, I haven't had furry friends for many years but I remember like it was yesterday the feelings when we have to part with them
MYRA from Florida fantastic news.big hugs sent for EMILY,
Hugs to everyone else Johanna

Nana on the Hill said...

This is such h a lovely card, l love the way you've used the die and embossing folder. A match made in heaven. Xx

Anonymous said...

Dear Sue
A stunning card, the poppy die is one of my many favourites! Lol
Take care love Michelle xxx

Beverly Fuchs said...

Happy First Day of Spring Sue,

What a clever way to use your Petite Atlas Striplet, looks like lace the way you have used it here. The Striplet dies are so versatile and a must have for any collector. Lovely color combination.Nice to see the poppies again, one of my favorite flower dies.

Enjoy your day.

Beverly

fluffycat said...

Hi Sue, I tried to post earlier on the tablet but the robot checker wouldn't let me through! This card may be an oldie but is definitely a goody and I love the blue poppies, it's a beautiful giveaway.

ParticiaH - Happy Birthday to you.
'P' - so sad for you. RIP Angel, run free over rainbow bridge precious little one.
Myra from Florida - what fantastic news about Emily, thank you for letting us know.

Frances

Narrowboat girl said...

A very pretty card Sue, I love the flowers

Judy Hollers said...

Beautiful card! I love the creative ways you use the dies. Anyone would be very pleased to be the recipient of this lovely card. Thank you for sharing.

liz spooner said...

Very pretty card today Sue, love the touch of blue.xx

karenlotty said...

Very pretty and it is lovely to see cards from "older" releases too

Lynn Dalby said...

Hello Sue.

Lovely Card. I really like the look of the woven striplet die, I don't think I would have thought of using it this way. Love the colour scheme. Thanks for sharing.

Best wishes

Patricia said...

Good evening Sue, love, love, love today's card an absolute gem, I love using my Striplet Dies.
Donita, how in heavens name can you loose a "craft room" ??? I don't have one, if I happen to find yours I am not going to tell you ha!ha!
P. sending a few (((hugs)))
Elaine hope all goes well for Andrew tomorrow.
Myra, from Floria what fantastic news.
I really can't believe we have another Myra.
Don't think there could be another as mad as our Myra, member of the "Naughty Nine" though ha!ha!
Pam, great summery as always echo all you have said.
Have a great evening everyone
Patricia xxx

Princess Pixie! said...

Hi Sue
Well it is very clear that you listened to me yesterday. I just love striplets x
They really are so versatile and make the most stunning cards - and this one is certainly no exception. The colour is so pretty and the background created with it is as always so imaginative x
Really need to pull my finger out and get crafting. My candy machine bundle arrived today and that is another project on on my rather long to do list x
I wish you weren't so inspirational Sue. There just is not enough hours in the day to try and duplicate all the amazing works of art which we are so lucky to be shown every single day x
If you want to just forget all the red tape and send me this card Sue that's fine x
Much more civilised hour today. I didn't think Myra would be able to cope with such a huge shock 2 days in a row x
Donita - I have often lost my bedroom floor, my kitchen worktops and my table! Know exactly what you mean. My glasses often go missing - on my head!! x
Carmen - Laine would not be allowed in. Me - well they would beg me to stay. Would never try and steal Pams spot. She is one of a kind and our very special early bird x
P - big hugs and lots of love my friend x
Tracy and Pat - only one more sleep x
June - I admire your enthusiasm for getting your Christmas Cards done but think you're just a bit mad - but then I thought that before. Which little sweets did you get for your candy machine? x
Myra from Florida - fabulous news x
Elaine - hope you feel better and all goes well for Andrew tomorrow x
Cheryl - hope you had a lovely day with your mum x
Laine - I have better things to do than sit by the phone waiting for the phone to ring. Some of us do have a life and more than one friend you know! I'll tell you what it's like to be popular when we catch up on Friday x
Saba - sorry I couldn't oblige your rather twisted sense of humour by shocking Myra x
Need to get myself sorted for the arrival of 'the girls'. As I mentioned earlier - busy and popular - it's a hard life x
Sending lots of love and happy thoughts to everyone especially my besties x
Take care
Crafty hugs
PP
Yvonne x

Deb E Isle of Wight said...

Oh so pretty and do love the flowers......

Barbara said...

Lovely card Sue!
The flowers are very pretty, someone will be very lucky.

Yorks butterfly said...

Hi Sue what a fabulous card I am sure everyone here is hoping that they are the lucky winner of this card. Such a pretty Striplet.
Wendyx

Theresa said...

those sugared flowers are so lovely and that sky blue card looks ace, hugs xx

DeCor said...

Another beautiful card. Love the striplet die and the way you used it.

DeCor said...

Another beautiful card. Love the striplet die and the way you used it.

Sherry said...

gorgeous card! thanks for a chance to win it!

Tooth Fairy Jo said...

Hello Sue,
I just adore everything about this card, beautiful background embossing, gorgeous striplet, fabulous flower and a lovely colour. So glad you decided to give it its day. Good luck to everyone for the draw.

P in Wales sending you a big hug, I think you need one.
Tracey what ever medication you are on can I have some, I'd love to have dreams like that!
Myra from Florida that is wonderful news about Emily, bet the grandparents can't wait to give her a real hug.
Yvonne don't be a spoilsport come in early again and wake Myra up!
Donita you are the limit, when you find your craft room draw yourself a little map so you know just where it is next time!
Love and hugs for all
Saba xxx

Margaret corgi owner said...

Good evening Sue
Oh goodness this is a real gem so beautiful and so Sue Wilson too love it.
Pam as always a wonderful summary I too echo your sentiments thank you.

Margaret xxx

Anonymous said...

Hello Sue What a beautiful card and the blue is as blue as the sky overhead in Lanzerote where I am spending my birthday. Enjoying the inspiration and will be crafting again as soon as I get home. Love Anne from Calne xxxx

Ann said...



Hi Sue

Beautiful delicate card so pretty.

Hugs to all

Annx without an "e"

Laura O said...

another beautiful card ,Laura O

Eunice said...

Very pretty card Sue, love how you wove the striplet to give it a very different look.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue,

Today's card giveaway is a stunning one. The Jacobean embossing folder is lovely. Love the glittery flowers, the sky blue background and elegant Lace Edged Leaves. Thank you sharing and for the inspiration.
The winner is going to be very happy on Saturday! Good luck all!

Pam – Thank you for your morning comment.
Elaine - Hugs and best wishes for you and Andrew!
June & Crewe Trish - ...You are ahead of everybody, I think. I love Christmas but I don’t like winter. It is said that Canada has 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and construction. Meantime US has only 2 seasons: football season and waiting for the football season. This is North America! Whoever likes these seasons is welcome to move here!
'P' in Wales – Pets hold special places in our hearts. I am sorry for the loss of yours... Wherever you are ready please join us (PP/Laine and I).
Donita – I hope you won’t get lost in your already lost craft room!!!
Myra from Florida – Wonderful news about little Emily! Hugs to both of you!
Lori from Canada – welcome back!

Laine – Woefully ill prepared?!You?Really? And you are so brave to admit it here, on this blog? Then I take my hat off to you... What’s wrong with me? I’m becoming too soft ... On the other hand words are not enough to tell you how much I enjoyed to caught you off guard. You should see my happy dance!!!
2 only? Send me your wish list: t-shirt, socks, hat or a bow tie? Tall/short, blond/not too blond, thin/fat, hairy/bald? Will do.
Saba –There is always a reason to smile. It is said that each smile reduces stress and adds more years to one’s life. Promise to add more years to your life if ... can I borrow 2 of your t-shirts? Are for our friend. Oh well, not exactly for Laine ...
PP/Yvonne – Hm. Did you actually tell Sue to send you this card, or did I misunderstand? I am so disappointed in you right now, young lady! Hope Laine won’t read your post otherwise I will be in a big ... trouble.

Have a great Thursday ladies!
Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette
Carmen

Sandy H said...

Beautiful card, lovely flowers and shade of blue.
Elaine, thinking of Andrew and hoping all goes well on Thursday.
Take care everyone.

Helen Bell said...

Hi Sue and everyone

Beautiful card. X

Love Helen xxx

Mavis L said...


Hi Sue Love the giveaway card. The striplets look lovely and the poppies are
gorgeous, Mavis L x

Maria said...

Hi Sue and everyone.
Beautiful card and I love the shine on those poppies and it's
great to see what else we can do with the Striplets, love it.

many hugs ,Maria x

Dawn Holben said...

Wow Sue this is definately stunning, i love the detail from the layered striplets.
Absolutely beautiful.

Owlish said...

Hi sue I love ur card the colours are gorgeous u are a great inspiration to me

Pawprintx4 said...

Wonderful card and those poppies....
Stephanie K
SC/USA